Environmental Science & Engineering Career Courses in India

Environmental science and engineering is becoming an interesting career option because of the increase in consciousness about the environment. Environmental scientists and engineers are now playing the important role of the guardians of the environment. Coupled with tremendous economic development, India has also witnessed a high degree of environmental pollution. The onus now lies on the environmental engineers and scientists to make India tread the path of sustainable development. Candidates willing to build a career in this field may opt for a formal training program or course. There are quite a number of institutes that offer environmental science & engineering career courses in India.

Qualifications
Undergraduate and Post-graduate courses both in environmental science and environmental engineering are offered by several institutes across the country. Courses on Environmental Science and Engineering, their duration and qualifications required are given below:
B.S.C (environmental science), Duration: 3 years, Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as their subjects
M.S.C (Environmental Science), Duration: 2 years, Eligibility: B.S.C in environmental science, zoology, botany, physics or chemistry.
PG Diploma courses in Environment Management and Environmental Science
B.E in Environmental Engineering, Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as their subjects.
M.Tech in Environmental Science & Engineering, Duration: 2 years, Eligibility: B.E / B.Tech. in environmental or civil engineering
M.Tech in Energy & Environment Management, Duration: 2 years, Eligibility: B.E / B.Tech. in environmental or civil engineering
M.Tech (Environmental Engineering), Duration: 2 years, Eligibility: B.E / B.Tech. in environmental or civil engineering .

1. Institutes offering B.S.C (Env. Sc.) :
South Gujarat University, Surat-395007
University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Berhampur University, Berhampur-760007 (Orissa)
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641046
University of Mysore, Mysore-570005
University of Pune, Pune-411007

2. Institutes offering M.S.C and PG Diploma are:
Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune-411043
University of Mumbai
SNDT Women's University, 1, Nathibai Thackersey Road, New Marine Lines, Mumbai-20
University of Chennai, Chennai-600005.
Indian Institute of Environment Management (SIES), Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathy Vidyapuram, Plot 1E, Sector V, Nerul, Navi Mumbai-400706

3. Institutes offering B.E courses are -
Kolhapur Institute of Technology's College of Engineering, Kolhapur-416234
P.E.S. College of Engineering, Mandya -571401
Delhi College of Engineering, New Delhi-110042
Gujarat University, L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad-380015
Visveswariah Technological University, AIT, Chikmagalur-577102

4. Institutes offering M.E and M.Tech courses are -
IIT, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur and Madras
Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya , Indore (MP)
UP Technical University (Instt of Engg & Tech) Lucknow
Visveswariah Technological University, AIT, Chikmagalur-577102
Thapar Instt of Engg & Technology, Patiala

Benefits
This subject deals with environmentally relevant matters like pollution control, industrial hygiene, radiation protection, hazardous waste management, toxic materials control, water supply and other allied areas in this field.

Scope in India
Limitless job opportunities are provided by Environmental Science & engineering . Engineers can be recruited in Central and State pollution control boards. Engineers with a B.E degree receives a salary anywhere between Rs.15,000 - Rs.30,000. Candidates with a postgraduate degree may start with a decent salary range of Rs. 35000 - Rs. 50000 and with a Ph.D it becomes Rs. 50000 - Rs. 75000. A licensed engineer can expect a salary of Rs. 1 lakh per month.

Scopes Abroad
International firms related to environmental projects offering lucrative pay packages, recruit Indian engineers from this field.

Source: http://www.indiaedu.com/career-courses/environmental-science-eng/index.html